Research Specialist

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Research Specialist

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Research Specialist

Columbia

Richland

College of Arts and Sciences

CAS Psychology

$36,608

Full Time

37.5

• Standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

12 months

Other Professional

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Under the supervision of Dr. Jane Roberts (Neurodevelopmental Disorders Lab), the research specialist will assist with NIH-funded research by conducting assessments on early development in high-risk groups of infants and toddlers with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder) using multiple behavioral, language, and physiological developmental measures. This position also assists in managing data, organizing findings, and preparing reports. Travel across the United States is required.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of research specialty.

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field prior to the position start date. Strong communication skills.
• Experience conducting research or direct experience working with infants or young children with developmental delay and/or neurodevelopmental disorders.

• This individual must be able to communicate effectively with faculty and graduate and undergraduate students, as well as communicate effectively and sensitively with families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• This individual must also be interested and effective in working with young children and their families.

Conduct and collect developmental assessment data to support NIH-funded research on early neurodevelopment in infants and toddlers. This action is done to identify early markers and developmental patterns associated with autism spectrum disorder, fragile X syndrome, and typical development, contributing to improved early detection and intervention strategies. The research specialist carries out this work by administering standardized behavioral, language, and physiological assessments in a consistent, controlled manner, following established research protocols and working closely with the principal investigator and research team.

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Perform weekly pre- and post-assessment activities to ensure the smooth execution and integrity of research protocols. This work is done to maintain organized, reliable data collection and to support timely communication with participating families and the research team. The research specialist accomplishes this by preparing and organizing assessment materials, coordinating and scheduling participant visits, communicating study details to families, processing and managing collected data, and scoring and summarizing results into clear feedback reports.

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Manage and maintain research data to ensure…